DSL 508 - Heavy Duty Drive Train

Credit(s) 6.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
This course covers the theory and operation of heavy-duty drive trains. Students will gain competencies in removal, installation and repair of clutches and heavy-duty manual transmissions. Students will also gain competencies in removal, installation, repair, and adjustment of drive shafts, power dividers, differentials, and axles. Safety procedures will be stressed as well as basic maintenance and adjustment procedures.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Diagnose clutch problems, remove clutch plates, throw out bearings and flywheels.
Diagnose transmission problems on Standard & Electronic Transmissions.
Disassemble, inspect and reassemble transmissions.
Inspect all components and reinstall.
Diagnose differential drive shaft, power divider and drive shaft problems.
Remove and replace differentials.
Disassemble, inspect and rebuild differentials.
Set and adjust drive line angles.